Does Your Insurance Cover That? No one likes to think about disasters. But here in California, we have more than our share. Severe weather, fire, theft—or even a seemingly small issue like a broken pipe—can wreak havoc on your home and result in thousands of dollars in damages. Fortunately, a good homeowners insurance policy can offer […]
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Top 8 Home Design and Remodeling Trends for 2019
If you’re a current homeowner, or in the market to buy, you’re probably curious about the latest trends in home design and remodeling. Sellers who make strategic updates before listing a property can generate increased interest from buyers and, in some cases, a premium selling price. And buyers should consider which features of a home […]
Get Organized! 5 Easy Tips for Organizing Your Home
Let’s Get Organized Welcome to a new year and perhaps some chaos left over from the holidays. Personally, I’d rather have leftover turkey than the mess left over from family celebrations, libations, and vacations. But if you’re lucky, or just motivated, your home didn’t fare too poorly during December. But for those of you who […]
Get Cookin’ with Guthrie Group Homes
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Emergency Earthquake Gas Meter Shut Off Tool [The Seismic Wrench]
As everyone knows, there are a lot of earthquakes in California. Somewhere around 3 or 4 a year cause damage. Sometimes a lot of damage. One way they can be very destructive is through fire. That’s what really leveled San Francisco in the great 1906 earthquake. Fire is still a concern, but nowadays it’s primarily […]
How to Hire a Contractor
It’s not uncommon for new homeowners and home sellers to need to hire a contractor either before moving in or before putting the house on the market. But it can be difficult to find someone you can trust and who will show up and do the work when you need it. Below you will find […]
No More Missing Vertical Blind Vanes!
If you have vertical blinds in your home you’re familiar with this problem. First of all, you know that the individual hanging blinds are actually called vanes right? Well, they are. So back to the problem; one day I come home and find a vane on the floor. Or maybe a vane falls on the […]
